STYLE OF A SCOTTISH HUNTING LODGE
Famed for the resident giraffe that casually roam the grounds, the stately Giraffe Manor resides in a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Nairobi.
Aptly named, this is one of Kenya’s more unique boutique hotels. From your bedroom window, you might find yourself face-to-face with a wild Rothschild giraffe; they have freedom to roam throughout the gorgeous gardens and manicured lawns of this grand 1930s manor house. They spend their time cropping ivy from its gabled walls, and are known to pop their heads through the breakfast room windows in search of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary next door.
When not feeding the giraffes, you can foray into the city or simply relax across the hotel’s sunny terraces and tranquil courtyards. Spread across the original manor house and a newer building, rooms are inspired by the style of a Scottish hunting lodge, with romantic four poster beds and antique furnishings throughout.
GIRAFFE MANOR
At a Glance
- Colonial-style manor surrounded by 12 acres of grounds and 140 acres of indigenous forest
- Located in the affluent, leafy suburb of Langata
- Beautiful green grounds, with sunny terraces and tranquil courtyards
- 12 characterful double bedrooms with ensuites, four poster beds and sitting rooms
- Two family suites with direct access to the courtyard
- Sunny breakfast room and fine dining cuisine served in a traditional drawing room
- Romantic, candlelit Orchid House for private dining
- Only a stone’s throw away from Nairobi
For Leisure And Pleasure
- Superb sitting room with views over the Giraffe Centre sanctuary
- Unique interaction with rare Rothschild’s giraffes
- Spa for pampering sessions
- Visits to a nearby baby elephant and rhino orphanage
- Guided forest walks
- Trips to the bustling capital of Nairobi
- Afternoon tea on the terrace backed by the Ngong Hills
- Croquet, boules and chess
